[Answered]: During a backcountry hike, a patient suffers a…

During a backcountry hike, a patient suffers a deep laceration to the lower leg from a fall. The bleeding is significant, and the first responder quickly applies a pressure bandage. However, the bleeding does not stop, and the patient begins to show signs of shock. The responder must decide on the next best intervention to control the hemorrhage. What is the next step? Apply a tourniquet above the wound. • Reinforce the pressure bandage with additional wound packing. • Elevate the limb to reduce blood flow. Begin fluid resuscitation immediately.